Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, is facing criticism over previously posted comments on social media platform Reddit that contained explicit sexual content.

The posts, which have recently surfaced, reportedly include graphic comments Platner made about his experiences during military service. The content specifically referenced portable toilets and contained sexually explicit descriptions.

Platner is considered the presumptive Democratic nominee for the Senate seat. The candidate has not yet issued a public response to the controversy surrounding the social media posts.

The emergence of the posts adds a new dimension to Maine's Senate race as candidates prepare for the general election campaign. Political observers note that past social media activity has become an increasingly common source of campaign scrutiny for candidates at all levels of government.

The timing of the revelations places additional pressure on Platner's campaign as he works to build support among Maine voters ahead of the November election.